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  1. This Google Meet upgrade makes large meetings less awkward on Android

    Android Authority ·

    TL;DR Google Meet on Android will soon let eligible live-stream viewers join the main meeting directly. The switch works without reopening invite links or leaving the app, as long as the viewer was invited to both the stream and the...

  2. I tried gaming on a Googlebook — here’s the good (and bad) news

    Android Authority ·

    Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority We’ve waited a while, but the first Googlebooks are finally on the market. These laptops run on a so-called Googlebook OS platform, touted as a hybrid of Android and Chrome OS. The big draws of...

  3. Googlebook OS just fixed one of its biggest early app annoyances

    Android Authority ·

    TL;DR Chrome 155 lets Googlebook users install any webpage as a web app, even if the site lacks an installable web manifest. Installed web apps can open in their own windows, appear in the app launcher, and be pinned to the taskbar or...

  4. Gemini 4 Argon is Here: Inside Google’s Most Powerful AI Model Yet

    Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business ·

    Following a highly exclusive initial launch, Google is significantly expanding access to its latest and most powerful artificial intelligence model, Gemini 4 Argon . Earlier this month, the model was restricted exclusively to the...

  5. Android Auto 18 beta reveals Google’s next big car makeover

    Android Authority ·

    Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google has released Android Auto 18.0 beta, hinting at Google’s upcoming “Cielo” redesign that could bring a refreshed interface to your car’s infotainment screen. The platform is preparing...

  6. Google Says New Frontier Model Excels at Deep Work Across Domains

    PYMNTS.com ·

    Google’s new frontier model, Gemini 4 Argon, is now available to developers, enterprises, scientists and consumers, the company said in a Tuesday (Oct. “Argon excels at deep work in complex, real-world tasks across domains including...

  7. Google Invests in Flo Health to Bring Period Tracking to Wearables

    TechRepublic ·

    Google is investing in Flo Health to connect menstrual cycle tracking with wearable data, expand women's health research, and develop personalized AI tools. The post Google Invests in Flo Health to Bring Period Tracking to Wearables...

  8. Google Sheets Canvas Builds Mini-Apps From Prompts: How It Works

    TechRepublic ·

    Google Sheets canvas uses Gemini to create interactive mini-apps from prompts. Here's how to build Kanban boards and dashboards, plus subscription and availability requirements. The post Google Sheets Canvas Builds Mini-Apps From...

  9. Acer Googlebook 14 reviewed: Premium hardware, unfinished software?

    TechSpot ·

    The first reviews of Acer's $899 Googlebook 14 praise its sleek 2-in-1 design, vibrant 3K OLED touchscreen, and snappy performance. The Android-based OS brings Gemini AI and tighter phone integration, but inconsistent app support,...

  10. Apple’s HomePod mini 2 is here to challenge Google Home Speaker

    Android Authority ·

    Credit: Apple TL;DR Apple has announced the launch of the HomePod mini 2. The new smart speaker supports a four-speaker surround sound setup when paired with an Apple TV 4K. Pre-orders start today for $149, and availability in stores...

  11. Google Launches Flagship AI Model Gemini 4 Argon

    Slashdot ·

    An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Alphabet's Google on Wednesday released its flagship AI model Gemini 4 Argon to developers and businesses worldwide, seeking to regain ground against rivals OpenAI and Anthropic after...

  12. Google wants to host your personal vibe-coded apps in the Play Store

    Ars Technica ·

    Google has already added a few AI features to the Play Store, but a lot more are coming . The previously released Ask Play feature is expanding to offer more AI-powered discovery options in Google's app store, and Google is also using...

  13. Google will let anyone publish an app to the Play Store, for free

    TNW ·

    Google will let anyone over 18 with a Google account publish privately listed Android apps built in its AI Studio, with no paid developer account. Apple spent this year tightening its own store against the same kind of software. Google...

  14. Google Play Vibe Coding Lets Users Build Private Android Apps

    Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business ·

    Google Play vibe-coded apps can now run privately on Android devices, allowing users to create personal software with artificial intelligence without publishing it to the public Play Store. The new feature from Google makes it easier...

  15. Google’s next big Play Store makeover is coming to your car

    Android Authority ·

    TL;DR Google is redesigning the Play Store for cars with Google built-in, making it easier to discover and download apps with a single tap. New apps, including STARZ, Firefox, Ludo King, and JioHotstar, are coming alongside a YouTube...

  16. Google will pay you up to $20,000 for Chrome security bugs

    Android Authority ·

    TL;DR Google is quadrupling the base reward amount for reporting critical Chrome vulnerabilities. It is also introducing rewards of up to $20,000 for high-impact bugs. End-of-year awards will celebrate submissions from the community.

  17. Google Partially Reverses Chrome Bug Bounty Cuts

    SecurityWeek ·

    Google is restructuring bug bounty rewards with a focus on complex memory safety vulnerabilities. The post Google Partially Reverses Chrome Bug Bounty Cuts appeared first on SecurityWeek .

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